Grappenhall Heys & The Dingle
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Easy walking through woodland and former parkland, with the picturesque valley of Lumb Brook as a highlight.
Lymm & the Penny Ferry
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
Much of interest, including a visit to historic Lymm and an (optional) crossing of the eccentric Penny Ferry.
Grappenhall stroll
Departure from Grappenhall and Thelwall (Warrington)
An easy stroll around the pretty village of Grappenhall, including woodland walks.
Lymm Dam
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll around Lymm’s best-known beauty spot, plus a visit to the historic village centre.
Two Canals
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Varied rural walking including contrasting sections of canals that are among England’s youngest and oldest.
A part of Lymm Heritage Trail
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Using a part of Lymm Heritage Trail, this circular walk will take you around Lymm Dam. It was created in 1824 by a dam built during the construction of what is now the A56 road.
Bridgewater Canal
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An easy stroll through fields and woods and along the canal towpath.
Dunham Massey
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
Visit a magnificent deer park and stately home, with peaceful canalside interludes.
Lymm and the Dam
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
An extended stroll through historic Lymm and round its picturesque wooded lake.
Trans-Pennine Trail
Departure from Lymm (Warrington)
A fairly level bike ride along a converted railway, bridleways and quiet country lanes.
Burtonwood Sankey Brook Circular
Departure from Burtonwood and Westbrook (Warrington)
Starting from Burtonwood passing 15c moated Bradlegh Hall on way to Sankey Brook and historic Sankey Canal. The canal, the first in the UK, built to carry coal from Haydock to Liverpool in 1757. Good view of Sankey Viaduct the world's first substantial viaduct built by George Stephenson in 1830 for the world's first intercity rail line. Having completed the canal section the route returns to start.
Clock Face Colliery Moss Circular
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route beginning at Clock Face Park onto Wheatacre Reserve and returning via Colliery Moss.
Bold Heath 'Ladies'
Departure from Bold (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk starting from Clock Face park then taking 'Ladies Walk' between Bold New and Old Halls to Bold Heath. The return section includes a disused railway track and The Dream sculpture.
Dutton Viaduct & the Weaver
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk through rolling countryside to an impressive viaduct with a straightforward riverside return.
Little Leigh and Saltersford
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A varied walk by way of village, canal tunnel, capacious locks and quiet riverside fields.
River and canal stroll
Departure from Little Leigh (Cheshire West and Chester)
A simple and pleasant stroll beside the River Weaver, returning along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Sutton Manor, The Dream, Clockface Park Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
Starting at Sutton Manor Park visiting The Dream sculpture, Clockface Country Park, Sutton Mill Dam, Brickfields Nature Reserve and Daisyfields Reserve.
Pick Mere
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
An easy, scenic stroll around a popular lake called Pick Mere.
Arley Hall & Great Budworth
Departure from Pickmere (Cheshire East)
A lengthy walk to a country house and delightful village.
Weaverham stroll
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant stroll around the village including a riverside section within a Community Woodland.
Acton Bridge
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A walk along field paths to a neighbouring village, with views over the Weaver valley.
Dutton Locks & the Weaver
Departure from Weaverham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Varied walking through rolling countryside with a scenic stretch along the Weaver Navigation.
Pennington Flash Circular
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from the car park on Slag Lane and follows a clockwise circular route around Pennington Flash.
Lowton via Golborne
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from Pennington Flash car park and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Golborne Park and Lowton.
Tabley Estate and Holford Moss
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
Skirting Tabley Hall to the birch woodland of Holford Moss and its intriguing brine wells and lime beds.
Holford Hall
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An easy stroll visiting a historic house and the site of a former watermill.
Pickmere Radio Telescope
Departure from Plumley (Cheshire East)
An impressive radio telescope and an optional circuit of the beautiful lake at Pickmere.
Helsby Hill and Alvanley
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
Two hillforts, mixed walking in farmland and woodland, and rocky outcrops with wide views.
Frodsham Marsh
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
An interesting, level walk around the bird-rich lagoons and reed-beds of Frodsham Marsh – take your binoculars!
Overton Hill
Departure from Frodsham (Cheshire West and Chester)
A pleasant woodland stroll to a nearby war memorial with fine views over the Mersey Estuary to Liverpool.
Bamfurlong
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Walk starts from Viridor Wood car park and follows anti clockwise circularroute via Viridor Wood and Three Sisters Park.
Carr Mill Sankey Valley Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk around Carr Mill Dam, Sankey Valley Canal and Burgy Park.
Carr Mill Chadwick Green Circular
Departure from St Helens (Liverpool City Region)
A circular route crossing Carr Mill via causeway onto a rising farmland section leading to Newton Rd. Extensive views over Mersey Plain, Manchester and Cheshire Heights from this midway point. Return route is via open farmland leading to woodland section back to lakeside.
Abram Bickershaw Circular
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts at Abram by Kingdown Flash (01Start) and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Bickershaw Park and Fan Lodge ponds.
Bickershaw Amberswood Circular
Departure from Wigan (Greater Manchester)
The walk starts from Bickershaw and follows the anticlockwise circular route via Amberswood, Low Hall and Victoria Fields.
Billinge Longshaw Circular
Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)
Circular walkleaving Billinge by Garswood Rd, crossing Barton Clough on route to Chair Wood and then via Longshaw to top of Billinge Hill before descending back to Billinge. Excellent views over Merseyside, Pennines, Welsh and Cheshire hills from the highest point in Merseyside.
Billinge Orrell Waterpark Circular
Departure from Billinge Chapel End (Liverpool City Region)
A circular walk starting from the base of Billinge Hill and ascending it to enjoy views from the highest point in Merseyside. The descent passes through woodland on route to Orrell Waterpark. The return route follows the west flank of Billinge Hill with more great views over Welsh and Cheshire hills back to start.
Delamere Forest
Departure from Delamere and Oakmere (Cheshire West and Chester)
A moderate mountain-bike ride (or lengthy walk) on roads and woodland tracks within Delamere Forest. Numerous ascents and descents, mostly short but with a couple of steep or uneven sections where inexperienced or young riders may prefer to dismount. Not suitable for road bikes.
Swinford Mill & Manley Old Hall
Departure from Mouldsworth (Cheshire West and Chester)
Historic buildings and low-lying meadows around The Goshawk.
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